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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in online education technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

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